Lola Young Delivers a Sultry, Funk-Fueled Track with "One Thing"
British singer-songwriter Lola Young dropped her latest single, “One Thing,” on May 16, 2025, marking her first new music of the year. Released via Island Records under Day One Music Limited, the track follows the viral success of her 2024 U.K. No. 1 single “Messy” and her sophomore album This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway.
Lola Young | Island Records and Day One Music Limited
“One Thing” is a vibrant, genre-blending pop-soul anthem that showcases Young’s raw vocal prowess and unapologetic lyricism, cementing her as a rising star. The single, described by Young as “liberating and sexy,” runs for approximately 3 minutes and features a slick production with pulsing beats, funk-tinted undertones, and a confident swagger. Lyrically, it’s bold and cheeky, with NSFW lines that echo the playful irreverence of “Messy”—and the official video features Young’s magnetic presence in vibrant, retro-inspired visuals that amplify the song’s energy.
Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms, “One Thing” has some major playlist potential, building on Young’s 2024 momentum. Though with upcoming festival appearances like Glastonbury (June 25–29, 2025) and Rock Werchter (July 3–6, 2025), Young’s just obviously getting started.
